Select baselines

	Right-click Lettering / Monogramming > Lettering to enter text in the dialog and adjust settings for embroidery lettering.
	Use Free Line (Lettering tab) to create straight horizontal baselines of no fixed or pre-determined length.
	Use Circle CW (Lettering tab) to create clockwise baselines.
	Use Circle CCW (Lettering tab) to create counter-clockwise baselines.
	Use Any Shape (Lettering tab) to shape lettering around elements in a design.
	Use Free Line Vertical (Lettering tab) to create straight vertical baselines of no fixed or pre-determined length.
	Use Predefined (Lettering tab) to create multiple arching baselines.

Different baselines are available for use with new or selected lettering objects. Adjust baseline settings interactively or via properties.

To select baselines...

1Double-click or right-click a lettering object. The Object Properties > Lettering dialog opens.

2Select a baseline.

The baseline you choose depends on the effect you want to achieve. You need to digitize different reference points depending on the type of baseline you select. Options include:

Straight Horizontal: Create horizontal baselines
Circle CW: Create circular baselines
Circle CCW: Create circular baselines
Any Shape: Create custom baselines
Vertical: Create vertical baselines
Multiple: Create custom baselines

3Click Apply. The selected baseline is applied to any selected lettering object or newly created lettering objects.

Create identical baselines by duplicating or copying them in your design.